Sure, you can complete a plastering job without scrimtape. But it would be very difficult and the result won’t be desirable. This is because scrimtape can greatly improve the quality of a plastering job. It’s also important to have a durable finish. This is why many experts believe that it’s essential to have scrimtape with you. Without it, cracks can soon appear on the plaster. Then you would have to patch it up. So if you don’t want to waste your time and money then don’t forget to use scrimtape if you have a plastering job. If you’re not familiar with this kind of tape then this article will fill you in on all the things you need to know about it.

What is it?

Scrimtape is made of an open-weave fabric and it’s mainly used in plastering jobs. It is used to strengthen joints in plasterboard. It helps to provide a secure and seamless connection. Are you familiar with the gauze that is used in treating wounds? Scrimtape is similar to that in terms of apperance. But it is thicker and more durable. Another thing that you need to know about this kind of tape is that it’s available in different sizes ranging from 48mm to 100mm wide. Now that you know what a scrimtape is, the next thing you need to learn is what exactly this kind of tape does.

What exactly does it do?

A scrimtape is more of a preventive tool. If you want your plasterboard to be strong and if you want to prevent cracks from appearing on the plaster, then you need to use scrimtape. This tape is used to bridhge the gap between two or more plasterboard sheets. It’s virtually impossible to completely eliminate the gaps between these sheets without the use of scrimtape. Even if you’re very skilled, you still won’t be able to do it. It can also be very difficult to find a piece of plasterboard big enough to cover an entire wall. This is why you need to use several sheets. If you don’t use scrimtape to bridge the gap between sheets, cracks will eventually appear. Of course you can fix these cracks but it would take time and resources. You can save time and money by using scrimtape from the start.

The effectiveness of scrimtape lies in its woven structure. It’s really designed to keep plasterboard sheets in place while you apply the final layer of plaster over the sheets. This tape can help give you confidence that all your hard work will not be put to waste.

How to use it?

Now you need to know how to apply scrimtape. The tape is applied right after you’ve placed the first layer of plasterboard. Then after you’ve applied the scrimtape, you can now apply the final coating. But you need to first smooth the tape over the joints. You need to make sure that both sides are covered with tape equally because if it’s not, it may not be very effective. You also need to tape the internal corners to prevent cracking.